Swine Flu
This flu season, scientists expect both 2009 H1N1 flu and seasonal flu to cause more people to get sick than a regular flu season. More hospital stays and deaths may also occur. Vaccines are the most important tool we have for preventing influenza.*
The Department of Health is no longer restricting the administration of 2009 H1N1 vaccine only to patients who are ages 5 to 9. The vaccine can be administered to anyone in the 5 high risk groups that have been identified by the Centers for Disease Control.
The LAIV (nasal vaccine) is not indicated for patients who are pregnant.
The CDC has identified the following groups as priority groups for receiving the vaccination.
- Pregnant women
- Persons six months to 24 years old
- Healthcare providers and EMS personnel
- Parents, household members or caregivers of children under 6 months
- Those under 65 with certain underlying medical conditions
How to know if you have the flu?
You may have the flu if you have some or all of these symptoms:
- fever *
- cough
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- body aches
- headache
- chills
- fatigue
- sometimes diarrhea and vomiting
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.
Key facts about 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine
To get an H1N1 flu vaccine, stop by today to any of our clinics located in Clarks Summit, Tannersville, Stroudsburg, Allentown, and Schnecksville, PA.
Open every day, including evenings and weekends.
HOURS:
Tannersville and Stroudsburg
Monday - Friday 8 am - 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4 pm
Allentown and Schnecksville
Monday - Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 3 pm
Clarks Summit
Mon., Wed., Fri. 8 am - 5 pm
Tues. & Thurs.12 pm - 9 pm
Sat. & Sun. 9 am - 3 pm
800-818-1276
Source content: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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